2007 Suzuki Reno: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 55 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (38% of complaints); the 2005 and 2008 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Luckily I was parked. Turned on my car to roll up the windows and suddenly the drivers side seat exploded,with what looked like an airbag inside the seat. It hit my arm causing a bruise. The seat is now torn and busted.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2019
“Takata recall. I got into my car to leave. I reached back for my seat belt and the airbag inside the drivers seat deployed. My car was not in motion, I was sitting in a parking lot and the car was not impacted by anything. The airbag struck me on the left side and I got out of the car and went inside to the er because I was already at the hospital for a regular appointment. I did not sit back hard in the seat, I simply reached back for my seat belt and the airbag deployed from within the drivers seat, not the side of the car.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki reno. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced stalling and an abnormal noise could be heard coming from the engine. In addition, the vehicle had an abnormal odor. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.”Owner report · Engine · May 2017
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“After going and having the wiring checked at pugmire suzuki, for my airbag recall , in november 2017, and having no problems seen, I am now in feburary 2017, experiencing my airbag warning/idiot light on my car's dash. Pugmire suzuki refuses to rexamine the car, without me paying $100.00 to have it diagnosed. The car has not been in accident, and the airbag is unused.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2017
“My 2007 suzuki reno only have around 56000 miles and it started to shake while putting it on reverse gear. Don't move sometime after putting it on drive and make loud noise as I try to accelerate, engine light is on since july 2nd and these issues started from that time. I took it to a local o'reilly to check engine light code and they said its a transmission related code.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2016
“Tl* the contact owned a 2007 suzuki reno. While the vehicle was parked with the ignition switch in the on position, the vehicle caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There was no police report filed. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki reno. While driving approximately 70 mph, the low beam headlights began turning on and off. The contact stopped on the side of the road. When she turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that a recall notification was received for NHTSA campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2015
“Electric locks continue to cycle on and off, not in complete movement or circuit on and off cycles, causing undue load on alternator, and causing the car to stall out, occasionally even at a zero speed, or in reverse...updated 10-26-15 *bf given the poor electrical history of this model car, I formally request a recall in regards to this safety issue, as the doors could lock or unlock at any given time. Furthermore, the wiring harness for the daytime running lights, that was recalled by nhsta, has been replaced previous to this incident. And the day or time that this problem started.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015
“Takata recall: the steering wheel light keep coming on and off. Im not sure why, I keep fluid in the tube. The engine light never goes off. This all happenedes in april 2015 at the house address the car first purchased.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki reno. The contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The contact did not disclose if a police and fire report were filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v262000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Forenza vehicles, and 2005-2008 Reno vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2003, through July 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, heat may be generated in the headlamp switch or daytime running light (DRL) module which could melt the headlamp switch or the DRL module.
Remedy: Suzuki will replace the signal switch and add a jumper relay kit and will replace the DRL Module in teh instrument panel harness. Suzuki distributed to owners an interim letter on July 30, 2014. The recall began October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is XA.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT TONGUE WILL NOT LATCH INTO THE BUCKLE AND, IN RARE CASES, EVEN THE LOCKED TONGUE WILL POP OUT BY LOW STRETCHING FORCE. IF THE BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH COMPLETELY, THE BUCKLE COULD RELEASE WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH THE IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Suzuki Reno reliable?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Suzuki Reno. The most complained-about area is power train (38% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki Reno problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 58,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Suzuki Reno have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.